How would I know? What can I do? How to help someone with dementia who is in pain or distress
Published on: 01 January 2012
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A short, helpful guide for people who are giving care or support to somebody with dementia and how to find the cause of behaviour which is out of character.
If you are giving care or support to somebody with dementia, particularly as it advances and their ability to communicate reduces, you may find that they sometimes behave out of character. This can be displayed in different ways, including being agitated, frustrated, confused, wandering, anxious, pacing, calling out, aggressive or fearful. And if you can find out what the cause is, you might be able to do something about it.
Grateful thanks to the members of NCPC’s Dementia Working Group, with whose help and support this leaflet was produced.
